As a gardening and landscaping expert, I can tell you that mistletoe cactus thrives best in bright, indirect light. This means it requires a good amount of light to grow and thrive, but it should not be exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. The ideal location for your mistletoe cactus would be a north- or west-facing windowsill where it can receive bright, indirect light throughout the day.
Direct sunlight can be too intense for the delicate leaves of the mistletoe cactus and may result in leaf scorching. While the cactus can tolerate a little bit of sun in the morning or afternoon, it is important to ensure that it doesn’t receive too much direct sunlight.
If you don’t have a suitable windowsill, you can also place your mistletoe cactus in a bright spot elsewhere in your home, as long as it doesn’t receive direct sun. This could be a spot away from south-facing windows or in a room that gets plenty of natural light but doesn’t have intense sun exposure.
To give you a better understanding, let me share a personal experience. I have a mistletoe cactus that I initially placed on a south-facing windowsill, thinking it would enjoy the abundant sunlight. However, I noticed that the leaves started turning brown and shriveling up. After consulting with fellow gardeners, I realized that it was receiving too much direct sun, which was causing the damage. I moved it to a north-facing windowsill, and since then, it has been thriving and producing healthy new growth.
Mistletoe cactus requires bright, indirect light to thrive. It can tolerate some morning or afternoon sun but should not be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods. Place it on a north- or west-facing windowsill or in a well-lit spot that doesn’t receive intense sun exposure. By providing the right amount of light, your mistletoe cactus will flourish and bring beauty to your indoor space.
